Dr. Chassins Foreword to the Third Edition
Dr. Spencers Foreword to the First Edition
Part IV:
Small Intestine and Appendix
42: Concepts in Surgery of the Small Intestine and Appendix
Small Bowel Resection with Anastomosis
Conduct of Small Bowel Surgery
Enterolysis for Small Bowel Obstruction
Small Intestinal Stricturoplasty
43: Small Bowel Resection and Anastomosis
Open Versus Laparoscopic Technique
Successful Bowel Anastomosis Requirements
Contraindications to Anastomosis
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Open Two-Layer Anastomosis
Open One-Layer Anastomosis
Small Bowel Anastomosis by Suturing
Small Bowel Anastomosis Using Stapling Technique
44: Enterolysis for Intestinal Obstruction
Incision and Bowel Mobilization
Approach to Densely Adherent Abdomen
Operative Intestinal Decompression
Relaparotomy for Early Postoperative Obstruction
Repair of Damage to Bowel Wall
Pitfalls and Danger Points
45: Baker Tube Stitchless Plication: Surgical Legacy Technique
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Postoperative Complications
Management of Appendiceal Stump
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Inversion of Appendiceal Stump
Ligation of Appendiceal Stump
47: Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Management of the Retrocecal Appendix
Closure of Trocar Sites and Postoperative Care
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Part I:
General Principles
1: Concepts and Strategies of Surgery
Making the Operation Easy
2: Mechanical Basics of Operative Technique
Importance of Surgeons Foot and Body Position
Preoperative Verification Process
Electrocautery as a Cutting Device
3: Incision, Exposure, Closure
Incisions for Abdominal Surgery
Avoiding Wound Dehiscence and Hernia
Operative Technique for a Midline Incision
Closure of Midline Incision by Modified Smead-ưJones Technique
4: Dissecting and Suturing
Catching Both Walls of Intestine with One Pass of the Needle Holder
Continuous Versus Interrupted Sutures
Continuous Subcuticular Stitch
Simple Everting Skin Stitch
Vertical Mattress (Stewart) Stitch
Continuous Simple Over-and-Over Stitch
Simple Interrupted Fascial Stitch
Hemostatic Figure-of-Eight Stitch
Horizontal Mattress Stitch
Single-Layer Bowel Anastomosis
Technique of Successive Bisection
End-to-End or End-to-Side Technique?
Sutured or Stapled Anastomosis?
Natural Nonabsorbable Sutures
Monofilament Stainless Steel Wire
Synthetic Nonabsorbable Braided Sutures
Synthetic Nonabsorbable Monofilaments
5: Surgical Stapling: Principles and Precautions
Characteristics of Staples
Stapling Devices Used for Gastrointestinal Tract Anastomosis
Linear Cutting Stapling Device
Causes of Failure Following Stapled Anastomosis
Techniques for Achieving Hemostasis
Tying In Continuity with a Ligature Passer
Topical Hemostatic Agents
7: Management of the Contaminated Operation
Preoperative Considerations
Adequate Resuscitation of the Patient
Perioperative Parenteral Antibiotics
Intraoperative Considerations
Finding and Isolating the Source
Supporting the Patient/Continuous Resuscitation
Surgical Technique: Does the Surgeon Make a Difference?
Postoperative Considerations
8: Damage Control Laparotomy
Decision to Perform Damage Control
Damage Control Management of Specific Injuries
Damage Control in the Non-trauma Setting
Temporary Abdominal Wall Closure
9: Mechanical Basics of Laparoscopic Surgery
Choice of Laparoscope: Straight Versus Angled?
Creating Pneumoperitoneum
Closed Technique with Veress Needle
Open Technique with Hasson Cannula
Choice of Initial Puncture Site
Management of Hypotension During Laparoscopy
Secondary Trocar Placement
Laparoscopic Dissection and Hemostasis
Using a Pretied Suture Ligature
Troubleshooting Equipment
10: Rational Use of Drains
Various Drains and Their Pros and Cons
Polyethylene or Rubber Tube Drain
Management of Intraperitoneal Sepsis
Prevention of Drainage Tract Infection
Other Indications and Methods of Drainage
Percutaneous Drainage of Abdominal Abscesses with Computed Tomography or Ultrasound Guidance
11: Illustrated Glossary of Surgical Instruments
13: Concepts in Esophageal Surgery
Carcinoma of the Cardia Region
Carcinoma of the Middle and Upper Esophagus
Carcinoma of the Esophagus: Transhiatal or Transthoracic Approach
Replacing or Bypassing the Esophagus: Stomach, Colon, or Jejunum
Hiatus Hernia and Reflux Disease
Complicated Paraesophageal Hiatus Hernia: Obstruction, Gastric Volvulus, and Strangulation
Failed Antireflux Operation
Pharyngoesophageal Diverticulum
Perforations and Anastomotic Leaks
Conservative Management
Esophageal Perforation at Various Anatomic Levels
Barotrauma: Boerhaaves Syndrome and External Pressure
Perforation During Instrumentation: Dilator or Endoscope
14: Esophagectomy: Right Thoracotomy and Laparotomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Mobilization of Esophagus
Advancement of Stomach into Right Chest
Esophagogastric Anastomosis
Stapled Esophagogastric Anastomosis
Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomosis
15: Esophagogastrectomy: Left Thoracoabdominal Approach
Objectives of Esophagogastrectomy
Thoracoabdominal Incision with Preservation of Phrenic Nerve Function
End-to-End Versus End-to-Side Anastomosis
Avoiding Postoperative Reflux Esophagitis
Efficacy of Stapling Techniques for the Esophagogastric Anastomosis
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Transection of Stomach and Esophagus
Enlargement of Thoracic Incision if Supraaortic Anastomosis Is Necessary
Esophagogastric Anastomosis, Stapling Technique (Surgical Legacy Technique)
Esophagogastric Anastomosis, Suture Technique
Esophagogastric Anastomosis Performed by Circular Stapling Technique
Stabilizing the Gastric Pouch
16: Transhiatal Esophagectomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
17: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Transhiatal and Transthoracic Portions
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Operative Technique: Transthoracic Approach
Thoracoscopic Mobilization of the Intrathoracic Esophagus
Intrathoracic Anastomosis
Construction of the Gastric Tube
Postoperative Complications
Chylothorax and Leaking Thoracic Duct
18: Operations to Replace or Bypass the Esophagus Colon or Jejunum Interposition
Incision and Resection of Esophagus
Long-Segment Colon Interposition: Colon Dissection
Estimating the Length of Colon Required to Reach the Neck
Advancing the Colon Segment to the Neck
Dissecting the Cervical Esophagus
Esophagocolonic Anastomosis
Retrosternal Passage of Colon Transplant
Colon Interposition, Short Segment
Incision and Mobilization
Resection of Diseased Esophagus
Gastrostomy; Pyloromyotomy
Mobilizing the Jejunum Graft
19: Transabdominal Nissen Fundoplication
Mobilizing the Gastric Fundus
Avoiding Fundoplication Suture Line Disruption
Avoiding Postoperative Dysphagia
Failure to Bring the Esophagogastric Junction into the Abdomen
How Long Should the Fundoplication Be?
How Tight Should the Fundoplication Be?
Preventing Splenic Injury
Keeping the Fundoplication from Slipping
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Mobilizing the Esophagus and Gastric Fundus
Repairing the Hiatal Defect
Suturing the Fundoplication
20: Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
Room Setup and Trocar Placement
Dividing the Short Gastric Vessels
Pitfalls and Danger Points
21: Posterior Gastropexy (Hill Repair): Surgical Legacy Technique
Dissecting the Median Arcuate Ligament
Calibrating the Esophagocardiac Orifice
Liberating Left Lobe of Liver
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Mobilizing the Esophagogastric Junction
Inserting the Crural Sutures
Identifying the Median Arcuate Ligament
Suturing Posterior Gastropexy
Testing the Antireflux Valve
22: Transthoracic Gastroplasty (Collis) and Nissen Fundoplication: Surgical Legacy Technique
Mobilizing the Esophagus and Stomach
Performing an Adequate Gastroplasty
Avoiding Esophageal Perforation
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Dilating an Esophageal Stricture
Dividing the Short Gastric Vessels
Performing a Modified Nissen Fundoplication
Closing the Hiatal Defect
23: Bile Diverting Operations for Management of Esophageal Disease
Bile Diversion After Esophagogastrectomy
Bile Diversion After Failed Antireflux Procedures
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Bile Diversion Following Esophagogastrectomy
Dividing the Duodenum, Duodenojejunostomy, Roux-en-Y Reconstruction
Vagotomy and Antrectomy with Bile Diversion
Roux-en-Y Gastrojejunostomy
Bile Diversion by Duodenojejunostomy Roux-en-ưY Switch Operation
24: Cricopharyngeal Myotomy and Operation for Pharyngoesophageal (Zenkers) Diverticulum
Is Diverticulectomy Necessary?
Dissecting the Pharyngoesophageal Diverticulum
Cricopharyngeal and Esophageal Myotomy
25: Esophagomyotomy for Achalasia and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm: Surgical Legacy Technique
Choice of Operative Approach
Length of Myotomy for Achalasia
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Esophagomyotomy for Achalasia
Esophagomyotomy for Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
26: Laparoscopic Esophagomyotomy
Patient Position, Room Setup, Trocar Placement
Initial Exposure and Esophageal Mobilization
Pitfalls and Danger Points
27: Operations for Esophageal Perforation and Anastomotic Leaks
Pleural Flap Repair of Thoracic Esophageal Perforation
Exposure; Locating the Perforation
Intercostal Muscle Flap Repair of Esophageal Perforation
Esophageal Diversion by Cervical Esophagostomy
Anterior Thoracic Esophagostomy
Suturing the Esophagostomy
Esophageal Occlusion Methods Without Cervical Esophagostomy
Excluding the Esophagus from the Gastrointestinal Tract
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Part III:
Stomach and Duodenum
28: Concepts in Surgery of the Stomach and Duodenum
The Role of Vagotomy in Peptic Ulcer Surgery
Reconstruction After Distal Gastrectomy
Billroth I or Billroth II
The Choice of Drainage Operation
The Role of Resection in Peptic Ulcer Surgery
Operation for Bleeding Peptic Ulcer
Operation for Perforated Peptic Ulcer
Other Reconstruction Options
Operation for Nonhealing Duodenal Ulcer
Operation for Nonhealing Gastric Ulcer
Operation for Obstructing Peptic Ulcer
Operation for Postoperative Recurrent Ulcer or Marginal Ulcer
Gastrostomy and Duodenostomy
Operation for Gastric Cancer
Extent of Lymphadenectomy
Subtotal Versus Total Gastrectomy
Operation for Morbid Obesity
Stapling the Stomach and Duodenum
Surgical Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)
Postoperative Complications
Postoperative Gastric Stasis and Roux Syndrome
29: Truncal Vagotomy: Surgical Legacy Technique
Avoiding Esophageal Trauma
Preventing Incomplete Vagotomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Identification of the Right (Posterior) Vagus
Left (Anterior) Vagal Trunks
Suture of Crural Musculature
30: Proximal Gastric Vagotomy: Surgical Legacy Technique
Adequacy of Proximal Vagotomy
Preserving Innervation of the Antrum
Prevention of Hematoma and Injury to Gastric Lesser Curve
Postoperative Gastroesophageal Reflux
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Dissection of the Anterior Nerve of Latarjet
Identification of Crows Foot
Identification of Right and Left Vagal Trunks
Dissection of Posterior Nerve of Latarjet
Repair of the Lesser Curvature
31: Pyloroplasty (Heineke-Mikulicz and Finney), Operation for Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer: Surgical Legacy Technique
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Emergency Procedure for Bleeding Ulcer
Pyloroduodenal Incision for Heineke-Mikulicz Pyloroplasty
Heineke-Mikulicz Pyloroplasty
Reversal of Pyloroplasty or Gastrojejunostomy
Freeing the Greater Curvature
Gastrojejunal Anastomosis: Suture Technique
Pitfalls and Danger Points
33: Partial Gastrectomy Without Lymphadenectomy
Billroth II: Duodenal Stump
Marginal Ulcer Following Billroth II
Avoiding Postoperative Wound Infection
Ligating the Bleeding Point in Duodenal Ulcers
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Operative Techniques: Billroth I and II
Dissection of Greater Curvature
Evaluation of Duodenal Pathology
Division of Left Gastric Vessels
Duodenal Dissection in the Absence of Advanced Pathology
Billroth I Gastroduodenal Anastomosis
Billroth II: Closure of Duodenal Stump
Billroth II: Dissection of Difficult Duodenum
Closure of Difficult Stump by Nissen-Cooper Technique
Closure of Difficult Duodenal Stump
Billroth II Gastrojejunal Anastomosis
Closure of Difficult Duodenal Stump by Billroth I Gastroduodenostomy
Duodenal Closure with Surgical Staples
Billroth II Gastrojejunal Anastomosis by Stapling Technique
34: Perforated Peptic Ulcer
Perforated Duodenal Ulcer
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Operative Technique of Plication
Identification of Perforation
35: Laparoscopic Plication of Perforated Ulcer
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Securing the Patch with a Hernia Stapler
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Janeway Gastrostomy, Stapled
Pitfalls and Danger Points
37: Distal Gastrectomy with D2 Nodal Dissection
Pancreatico-Splenectomy, Splenectomy
Blood Supply to Residual Gastric Pouch
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Dissection of Suprapyloric Nodes
Omentectomy and Infrapyloric Nodal Dissection
Celiac Axis Dissection and Division of Left Gastric Vessels
Hepatic Artery Node Dissection
Prevention of Reflux Alkaline Esophagitis
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Exploration and Determination of Operability
Omentectomy, Lymph Node Dissection, and Division of Duodenum
Dissection of the Esophagocardiac Junction: Vagotomy
Splenic Nodal Dissection Without Splenectomy
End-to-Side Sutured Esophagojejunostomy
Preparation of Roux-en-Y Jejunal Segment
End-to-Side Stapled Esophagojejunostomy
Roux-en-Y Jejunojejunostomy
Modifications of Operative Technique for Patients with Benign Disease
39: Exposure of the Third and Fourth Portions of the Duodenum
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Liberation of Right Colon
Liberation of Small Bowel Mesentery
41: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Division of Jejunum and Creation of Jejunojejunostomy
Construction of the Gastric Pouch
Exposure and Dissection of the Proximal Stomach
Creation of Gastrojejunostomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Anastomotic and Staple Line Leaks
Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Internal Hernias and Bowel Obstruction
48: Concepts in Surgery of the Large Intestine
Emergency Surgery for Acute Diverticulitis
Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis
Key Aspects of the Surgical Procedure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Mucosal Ulcerative Colitis
Pouch That Does Not Reach
Premalignant and Malignant Conditions
Preoperative Evaluation and Staging
Preoperative Evaluation and Staging
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes
Squamous Carcinoma of the Anus
General Technical Considerations in Colorectal Surgery
Intraoperative Decisions and Technical Considerations
Safe Colorectal Anastomoses
Preoperative Preparation and Planning
49: Right Colectomy for Cancer
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Operative Technique (Right and Transverse Colectomy)
Ligature of Colon Proximal and Distal to Tumor
Division of Middle Colic Vessels
Division of Ileocolic Vessels
Division of Ileal Mesentery
Division of Right Paracolic Peritoneum
Division of Ileum and Colon
Ileocolic Two-Layer Sutured End-to-End Anastomosis
Anastomosis by Stapling, Functional End-to-End
50: Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Room Setup and Trocar Placement
Mobilization of the Cecum
Extracorporeal Resection and Anastomosis
Mobilization of the Hepatic Flexure
Re-insufflation and Inspection
51: Left Colectomy for Cancer
Liberation of Splenic Flexure
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Division of Renocolic Ligament
Liberation of Descending Colon and Sigmoid
Ligation and Division of Inferior Mesenteric Artery
Splenic Flexure Dissection
Ligation and Division of Mesorectum
Division of Colon and Rectum
End-to-End Two-Layer Anastomosis, Rotation Method
Insertion of Wound Protector
End-to-End Anastomosis, Alternative Technique
Stapled Colorectal Anastomosis
Stapled Colocolonic Functional End-to-End Anastomosis: Chassins Method
52: Laparoscopic Left Hemicolectomy and Low Anterior Resection
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Administration of Prophylactic Antibiotics
Mechanical Bowel Preparation
Other Perioperative Steps
Mobilizing the Left Colon and Identification of the Left Ureter
Room Setup and Patient Positioning
Dissecting the Splenic Flexure and the Transverse Mesentery
Identification and Transection of the Mesenteric Vessels
Dissecting the Rectum and Total Mesorectum Excision (TME) in Low Anterior Resection
Transection of the Distal Colon or Rectosigmoid Junction in Left Hemicolectomy or the Rectum in Low Anterior Resection
Exteriorization of the Left Colon or the Rectum
Performing the Anastomosis
53: Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer
Extent of Lymphovascular Dissection
Oncologic Extent of Resection
Prevention of Anastomotic Complications
Indications for Complementary Colostomy or Loop Ileostomy
Presacral Dissection: Prevention of Hemorrhage
Which Colorectal Anastomosis: Sutured, Circular Stapled, or Double Stapled?
Presacral Dissection: Preservation of Hypogastric Nerves
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Exploration and Evisceration of Small Bowel
Lymphovascular Dissection
Irrigation of Rectal Stump
Mobilization of Proximal Colon
Preparation of Rectal Stump
Selection of Anastomotic Technique
Side-to-End Low Sutured Colorectal Anastomosis (Baker)
Alternative to Colorectal Side-to-End Anastomosis
Circular Stapled Low Colorectal Anastomosis
Double-Stapled Technique for Very Low Colorectal Stapled Anastomosis
Pitfalls and Danger Points of Circular Stapled Colorectal Anastomosis
Wound Closure and Drainage
54: Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Cancer
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Incision and Exploration: Operability
Mobilization of Sigmoid, Lymphovascular Dissection, and Presacral Dissection
Management of Pelvic Floor
55: Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection and Total Proctocolectomy with End Ileostomy
Abdominoperineal Resection Indications
Room Setup and Trocar Placement
Division of the Inferior Mesenteric Vessels
Division of the Sigmoid/Descending Colon
Exploration of the Abdominal Cavity
Mobilization of the Sigmoid/Rectosigmoid Colon
Perineal Dissection and Specimen Removal
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Room Setup and Trocar Placement
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Total Proctocolectomy with End Ileostomy Indications
Stoma-Related Complications: Retraction, Stenosis, Prolapse, and Dehydration
56: Subtotal Colectomy with Ileoproctostomy or Ileostomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Dissection of Right Colon and Omentum
Ileostomy and Sigmoid Mucous Fistula
Closure of the Abdominal Incision
Needle-Catheter Jejunostomy
Subtotal Colectomy Combined with Immediate Total Proctectomy
57: Restorative Proctocolectomy with Mucosal Proctectomy and Ileal Reservoir
Division of Waldeyers Fascia
Temporary Loop Ileostomy and Ileostomy Closure
Constructing the Ileal Reservoir
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Mucosal Proctectomy Combined with Total Colectomy
Abdominal Incision and Exposure
Constructing the Ileal Reservoir
58: Abdominoperineal Proctectomy for Benign Disease
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Abdominal Incision and Position
Division of Levator Diaphragm
Preoperative Selection of Ileostomy Site
Closure of Mesenteric Gap
Fashioning the Ileal Mesentery
Mucocutaneous Fixation of Ileostomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Pitfalls and Danger Points
61: Cecostomy: Surgical Legacy Technique
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Impending Rupture of Cecum
Diversion of Fecal Stream
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Identification of Transverse Colon
Immediate Maturation of Colostomy
Modification of Technique Using a Glass Rod
63: Closure of Temporary Loop Colostomy or Ileostomy
Closure of Colon Defect by Suture
Closure of Colonic Defect by Staples
Closure of Abdominal Wall
Resection and Anastomosis of Colostomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
64: Laparoscopic Stoma Construction and Closure
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Choosing a Loop of Terminal Ileum
Room and Trocar Placement (Fig. 64.1)
Bringing the Ileostomy Out
Dissecting the Lateral Attachment of the Colon
Exteriorizing the Sigmoid (Fig. 64.9)
Room and Trocar Placement (Figs. 64.7 and 64.8)
Transverse Loop Colostomy
Room and Trocar Placement (Figs. 64.5 and 64.6)
Room and Trocar Placement (Figs. 64.13 and 64.14)
Dissecting the Rectal Stump
Mobilization of the Splenic Flexure
Performing the Anastomosis
Sigmoid Colon Resection with End Colostomy (Hartmanns procedure)
Exteriorization of the Proximal Sigmoid Colon
Identification of the Ureter
Incision of the Mesocolon and Division of the Sigmoid Colon
Room and Trocar Placement
65: Surgery for Colonic Diverticulitis and Other Benign Conditions of the Left Colon (Hartmann’s Procedure)
Primary Resection and Anastomosis
Liberation of Sigmoid and Left Colon
Emergency Sigmoid Colectomy with End Colostomy and Hartmanns Pouch
Incision and Liberation of Left Colon
Primary Resection with End Colostomy and Mucous Fistula
66: Ripstein Operation for Rectal Prolapse: Surgical Legacy Procedure
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Incision of Pelvic Peritoneum
Closure of Pelvic Peritoneum
Part VI:
Anus, Rectum, and Pilonidal Region
67: Concepts in Surgery of the Anus, Rectum, and Pilonidal Region
Clinical Conditions: Symptoms and Management Concepts
Anorectal Suppurative Diseases
Local Anesthesia for Anorectal Procedures
Operating Room Positioning
68: Rubber Band Ligation of Internal Hemorrhoids
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Choosing an Anesthetic Agent
Techniques of Local Anesthesia
Radical Open Hemorrhoidectomy
Excising the Hemorrhoidal Masses
70: Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
Anal Dilation and Placement of the Retractor
Anesthesia and Positioning
Purse String Suture Placement and Transection of the Rectal Mucosa
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Anal Dilation and Placement of the Retractor
Purse String Suture Placement and Transection of the Rectal Mucosa
Inspection for Hemostasis and Removal of Retractor
71: Anorectal Fistula and Pelvirectal Abscess: Seton Placement
Localizing Fistulous Tracts
Combining Fistulotomy with Drainage of Anorectal Abscess
Fistulotomy Versus Fistulectomy
Injection of Dye or Hydrogen Peroxide
Preserving Fecal Continence
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Anorectal and Pelvirectal Abscesses
Pelvirectal Supralevator Abscess
High Track Opening into Rectum (Rare)
High Track with No Perineal Opening (Rare)
High Track with Pelvic Extension (Rare)
High Track Secondary to Pelvic Disease (Rare)
Suprasphincteric Fistula (Extremely Rare)
Extrasphincteric Fistula (Extremely Rare)
Secondary to Specific Anorectal Disease
Secondary to Transsphincteric Fistula
Secondary to Pelvic Inflammation
Technical Hints for Performing Fistulotomy
72: Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy for Chronic Anal Fissure
Removal of the Sentinel Pile
Pitfalls and Danger Points
73: Anoplasty for Anal Stenosis
Pitfalls and Danger Points
74: Perineal Operations for Rectal Prolapse
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Perineal Proctosigmoidectomy
Perineal Proctosigmoidectomy
Thiersch Operation (Surgical Legacy Procedure)
Perineal Proctosigmoidectomy
Thiersch Operation (Surgical Legacy Procedure)
75: Operations for Pilonidal Disease
Excision with Primary Suture
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Pilonidal Excision with Primary Suture
Excision of Sinus Pits with Lateral Drainage
Part VII:
Hepatobiliary Tract
76: Concepts in Hepatobiliary Surgery
Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis During Pregnancy
Cholecystitis in the Hospitalized Patient
Iatrogenic Biliary Injury
Intraoperative Cholangiography
Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis
Ductal Drainage Procedures
Colorectal Liver Metastases
Concepts in Liver Resection
Determining Resectability
Anomalies of the Extrahepatic Bile Ducts
Avoiding Injury to the Bile Ducts
Cystic Duct Cholangiography
Ligating the Hepatic Artery Inadvertently
Modifications in Operative Strategy Due to Acute Cholecystitis
Decompressing the Gallbladder
Dissecting the Gallbladder Away from the Liver
Management of the Cystic Duct
When to Abandon Cholecystectomy and Perform Cholecystostomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Dissecting the Cystic Duct
Cystic Duct Cholangiography
Common Errors of Operative Cholangiography
Ligating the Cystic Artery
Dissecting the Gallbladder Bed
78: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Preventing Bile Duct Damage
Intraoperative Cholangiography
Conversion to Open Cholecystectomy
Initial Inspection of the Peritoneal Cavity
Insertion of Secondary Trocar Cannulas
Dissecting the Gallbladder to Expose the Cystic Duct
Cystic Duct Cholangiogram
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Bile Duct Damage: Excision of Common and Hepatic Ducts
Insufflation-Related Complications
Intraoperative Hemorrhage from Cystic Artery
79: Cholecystostomy: Surgical Legacy Technique
When Is Cholecystostomy Inadequate?
Pitfalls and Danger Points
80: Common Bile Duct Exploration: Surgical Legacy Technique
Avoiding Postoperative Pancreatitis
Locating and Removing Biliary Calculi
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Sphincterotomy for Impacted Stones
Checking for Ampullary Stenosis
Bile Leak and Bile Peritonitis
Postoperative Acute Pancreatitis
81: Secondary Choledocholithotomy: Surgical Legacy Technique
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Freeing Subhepatic Adhesions
82: Sphincteroplasty: Surgical Legacy Technique
Protecting the Pancreatic Duct
Avoiding Duodenal Fistula
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Duodenotomy and Sphincterotomy
Abdominal Closure and Drainage
Ductoplasty for Stenosis of the Pancreatic Duct Orifice
83: Choledochoduodenostomy: Surgical Legacy Technique
Location of the Anastomosis
Size of Anastomotic Stoma
Preventing the Sump Syndrome
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Choledochoduodenal Anastomosis
Alternative Method of Anastomosis
84: Roux-en-Y Biliary-Enteric Bypass
Preserving Vascular Supply to the Jejunal Loop
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Creating the Roux-en-Y Jejunal Limb
Side-to-End Choledochojejunostomy or Hepaticojejunostomy
Stapling the Roux-en-Y Jejunojejunostomy
Abdominal Closure and Drainage
Closure of Mesenteric Gaps
85: Transduodenal Diverticulectomy
Duodenotomy and Diverticulectomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
86: Operations for Lesions of Hepatic Duct Bifurcation
Dilating Malignant Strictures of the Hepatic Duct Bifurcation
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Resection of Bifurcation Tumors
Determination of Operability
Intubation of Hepatic Duct Without Resecting Tumor
Dilating the Malignant Structure
Other Intubation Techniques
Anatomic Basis for Liver Resection
Anatomic Liver Resections
Principles of Safe Liver Resection
Preservation of Bile Ducts
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Anatomic Unisegmental and Polysegmental Resections
Wedge (Nonanatomic, Subsegmental, or Peripheral) Resection
Anatomic Right Hepatectomy (Right Hepatic Lobectomy)
Resection of Segments 2 and 3 (Left Lateral Lobectomy)
Anatomic Left Hepatectomy (Left Hepatic Lobectomy)
88: Concepts in Surgery of the Pancreas
Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis
Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
Determination of Resectability
Tumor Extension Remote from the Primary Tumor
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation
Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas
Complications of Pancreatic Surgery
89: Partial Pancreatoduodenectomy
Assessment of Pathology to Determine Resectability
Avoiding and Managing Intraoperative Hemorrhage
Avoiding Leakage from the Pancreaticojejunal Anastomosis
Avoiding Postoperative Hemorrhage
Avoiding Trauma to an Anomalous Hepatic Artery Arising from the Superior Mesenteric Artery
Treating a Pancreatic Fistula by Removing the Pancreatic Stump
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Evaluation of Pathology: Confirmation of Malignancy
Determination of Resectability: Dissection of Portal and Superior Mesenteric Veins
Dissection of Uncinate Process
Dissection and Division of Proximal Jejunum
Pancreaticojejunal Duct-to-Mucosa Anastomosis
Pancreaticojejunal Anastomosis by Invagination
Hepaticojejunal Anastomosis
Needle-Catheter Jejunostomy
Partial Pancreatoduodenectomy with Preservation of Stomach and Pylorus
90: Total Pancreatoduodenectomy
Evaluation of Pathology, Determination of Resectability, Initial Mobilization
Splenectomy and Truncal Vagotomy
Mobilizing the Distal Pancreas
Cholecystectomy and Division of the Hepatic Duct
Freeing the Uncinate Process
Mobilizing the Duodenojejunal Junction
91: Distal Pancreatectomy
Avoiding Damage to Blood Vessels
Choice of Operative Approach
Avoiding Pancreatic Fistula
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Exploration: Liberating the Omentum
Identifying Splenic Artery
Mobilizing the Spleen and Pancreas
Dividing the Splenic Artery and Vein
92: Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Avoiding Damage to Blood Vessels
Dividing the Splenic Vein and Pancreas and Removal of the Spleen
Identifying Splenic Artery
Converting to an Open Approach
93: Operations for Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Avoiding Anastomotic Leakage
Avoiding Diagnostic Errors
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Roux-en-Y Cystojejunostomy
94: Pancreaticojejunostomy (Puestow) for Chronic Pancreatitis
Incising the Pancreatic Duct
Constructing the Roux-en-Y Jejunostomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
95: Concepts in Splenic Surgery
Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Choice of Surgical Approach: Open Versus Laparoscopic Procedure
Laparoscopic Management of Splenic Cysts
Recurrent Symptoms After Splenectomy for Hematologic Disease
Technical Considerations for Safe Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Nonoperative Management of Splenic Trauma
Nonoperative Splenic Salvage
Prognostic Indicators of Failure of Nonoperative Management
Laparoscopy for Management of Splenic Trauma
96: Splenectomy for Disease
Choice of Approach: Open or Laparoscopic?
Avoiding Intraoperative Hemorrhage
Avoiding Pancreatic Injury
Avoiding Trauma to the Stomach
Preventing Postoperative Hemorrhage
Preventing Postoperative Sepsis
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Ligating the Splenic Artery
Ligating the Splenic Vessels
Inverting the Greater Curvature of Stomach
Search for Accessory Spleens
97: Operations for Splenic Trauma
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Selecting the Optimal Technique for Splenic Preservation
Avulsion of Capsule; Superficial Injuries
Complete Transverse Fracture
Partial Transverse Fracture
Applying Topical Hemostatic Agents
Abdominal Closure and Drainage
Suturing the Splenic Capsule
98: Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation
Laparoscopic Management of Splenic Cysts
Special Consideration: Massive Splenomegaly (>25 cm)
Part X:
Hernia Repairs, Operations for Necrotizing Fasciitis, Drainage of Subphrenic Abscess
99: Concepts in Hernia Repair, Surgery for Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Drainage of Subphrenic Abscess
Perioperative Antibiotics
Which Operation for Which Hernia?
Repair of Large Ventral Hernias
Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
100: Shouldice Repair of Inguinal Hernia
Avoiding Postoperative Wound Infections
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Excising Cremaster Muscle
Closure of External Oblique Aponeurosis
101: Cooper’s Ligament (McVay) Repair of Inguinal Hernia
Inserting Coopers Ligament Sutures
Making the Relaxing Incision
Closing the External Oblique Aponeurosis
102: Mesh Repair of Inguinal Hernia
Dissection and Identification of Direct and Indirect Sacs
Pitfalls and Danger Points
103: Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) and Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) Repairs
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Patient Position and Room Setup: TAPP or TEP
Onlay Graft (Nonstapled) Technique
104: Operations for Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
Internal Ring Left Too Large
Failure to Suture Transversalis Fascia or Transversus Arch
Femoral Recurrence Following Inguinal Hernia Repair
Recurrent Indirect Inguinal Hernia
Subcutaneous Transplantation of Cord
Use of Absorbable Sutures
Avoiding Testicular Complications
Selecting the Optimal Technique for Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Dissecting the Inguinal Canal
Repairing Recurrent Hernia Following Previous Hoisted Operation Without Opening the Inguinal Canal
Abandoning the Anterior Approach
Repairing a Localized Defect in the Inguinal Floor
Preperitoneal Approach Using Mesh Prosthesis (Surgical Legacy Technique)
Closing the Abdominal Incision
105: Femoral Hernia Repair
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Low Groin Approach for Left Femoral Hernia
Low Groin Approach Using Prosthetic Mesh Plug
Preperitoneal Approach for Right Femoral Hernia (Nyhus)
Mobilizing the Hernial Sac
Suturing the Hernial Ring
106: Operations for Large Ventral Hernia
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Failure to Close Laparoscopic Trocar Sites Adequately
Making Too Large a Drain Wound
Tension with Which Suture Should Be Tied
Transverse Versus Vertical Incision
Avoiding Tension During the Repair
Identifying Strong Tissues
Types of Synthetic Prosthetic Material
Elective Ventral Hernia Repair
Dissecting the Hernial Sac
Resecting the Hernial Sac
Mesh Repair of Ventral Hernia
107: Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Exposure and Preparation of the Defect
108: Operations for Infected Abdominal Wound Dehiscence, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Intra-abdominal Abscesses
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Operative Strategy: Infected Abdominal Wall and Dehiscence
Intra-abdominal Abscesses: Classification of Spaces of the Upper Abdomen
Management of Intestinal Stomas and Fistulas
Managing the Abdominal Wall Defect
Marsupialization and Open Abdomen Management
Operative Approaches to Abscess Drainage
Lateral and Subcostal Extraperitoneal Approach
Repeat Laparotomy for Recurrence of Abdominal Sepsis
Extraserous Subcostal Drainage of Right Subphrenic Abscess (Surgical Legacy Technique)
Laparotomy for Subphrenic and Abdominal Abscesses
Part XI:
Breast and Melanoma
109: Concepts in Breast and Melanoma Surgery
Breast Biopsy: Obtaining a Tissue Diagnosis
Management of Common Benign Breast Lesions
Screening for Breast Cancer
Benign Lesions on CNB That Require Excision
Management of Breast Cancer
Treatment of Local Recurrence
Biopsy of a Suspicious Lesion
Primary Lesion: Wide Local Excision
Evaluation and Treatment of Regional Nodes
Preoperative Considerations
110: Excision of Benign Palpable Breast Mass
111: Excision of Ducts, Operations for Breast Abscess
Prevention of Skin Necrosis with Ductal Excision
Single Duct Excision Versus Total Duct Excision
Strategic Approach to Breast Abscesses
Identification and Excision
Excising the Ductal System
Para-areolar Abscess or Fistula
112: Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
Biopsy or Lumpectomy of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions
Biopsy/Lumpectomy of Palpable Mass
Extent of Excision, Marking the Specimen, Closure
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Lumpectomy for Palpable Mass
Nonpalpable Lesion: Wire Localization
Ultrasound-Guided Lumpectomy
Lumpectomy Following Previous Biopsy
113: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Axillary Staging for Breast Cancer
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
114: Modified Radical Mastectomy, Simple (Total) Mastectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Anatomy for Breast Cancer Surgeons
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Simple (Total) Versus Modified Radical Mastectomy
Alternative Incisions for Mastectomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Incision and Elevation of Skin Flaps
Clearing the Pectoral Fascia
Unroofing the Axillary Vein
Postoperative Complications
115: Radical Mastectomy: Surgical Legacy Technique
Dissecting the Axillary Vein
Dissecting the Chest Wall
Closure of Incision and Insertion of Drains
Full-Thickness Skin Graft
Split-Thickness Skin Graft
Pitfalls and Danger Points
116: Wide Local Excision and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Melanoma
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
117: Axillary Lymphadenectomy for Melanoma
Exposing the Axillary Contents
Clearing the Axillary Vein
Dissecting the Chest Wall
Pitfalls and Danger Points
118: Inguinal and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Extent of Lymphadenectomy
Preserving Skin Viability
Exposing the Iliac Region
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Exposing the Femoral Triangle
Dissecting the Femoral Artery, Vein, and Nerve
Transposing Sartorius Muscle
Skin Closure and Drainage
Part XII:
Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal
123: Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Locating and Preserving the Facial Nerve
Dissecting Facial Nerve Branches
Exposing the Posterior Margin of the Parotid Gland
Locating the Facial Nerve
Removing Deep Lobe of Parotid Gland (When Indicated)
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Operative Technique: Formal Tracheostomy
Checking the Tracheostomy Equipment
Identifying the Tracheal Rings
Inserting the Tracheostomy Tube
Percutaneous Tracheostomy
Pitfalls and Danger Points
119: Concepts in Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Surgery
Toxic Multinodular Goiter
Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma
Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy
Sex Steroid Hypersecretion
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Preserving the Superior Laryngeal Nerve
Identification and Preservation of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
Preserving Parathyroid Glands
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Identification and Ligation of the Isthmus and Middle Thyroid Vein
Intraoperative Preparation
Dissecting the Superior Pole and Superior Parathyroid Gland
Identification of Inferior Pole Vessels
Identification of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve and Inferior Parathyroid Gland
Reimplantation of Parathyroid Glands
Subtotal Thyroid Lobectomy
Partial Thyroid Lobectomy
Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy
Intraoperative PTH Monitoring (IOPTH)
Preserving the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
Preserving Normal Parathyroid Tissue
Preserving the Superior Laryngeal Nerve
Pitfalls and Danger Points
Biopsying Normal Parathyroid
Identify Crossing of the Inferior Thyroid Artery and the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
Identifying Inferior and Superior Parathyroids
Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy
Subtotal Parathyroidectomy
Sequence for an Unfound Adenoma
Total Parathyroidectomy with Autotransplantation
Pitfalls and Danger Points
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